tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post9181073065920669788..comments2024-03-27T10:08:06.235+00:00Comments on Coco Rose Diaries: Onwards and Upwards......Coco Rose Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-51900332517438080152014-02-22T12:36:35.031+00:002014-02-22T12:36:35.031+00:00Ok, you got me going! What is it on your knitting...Ok, you got me going! What is it on your knitting needles. Looks lovely. I was a crocheter first for many many years with just a small working knowlege of knitting. When I retired 7 years ago, I promised myself that I would learn to become an experienced kniitter, learning to make sweaters, learning to read charts, etc. I figured it would keep my brain working. I have since made many sweaters for my children and grandchildren, learned how to read charts and this year even made socks. I still crochet but save that for blankets, scarves, and items for the house. I love to do both. Also I find easy knitting great for relaxing while watching tv. I am in love with your blog and I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499819827436603722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-31088599707748155582014-02-19T22:17:16.180+00:002014-02-19T22:17:16.180+00:00I think you're right about different blogs, yo...I think you're right about different blogs, yours is simple and I don't feel distracted at all, I don't feel like it's impersonal at all - in fact you're very honest with us! I do think however that it's your blog and if you aren't happy, or there's an itch about it that won't go away, then scratch it ;-) You could always set up a blank "test" blog to try things out without having to commit to it on your actual blog :-)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353106307941425383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-17370039573104201702014-02-17T17:53:11.303+00:002014-02-17T17:53:11.303+00:00Yes Sandra it's Waterlogue. It's fun to do...Yes Sandra it's Waterlogue. It's fun to do. I think I must be late to the party as everyone seems to know about it! Must be doing the rounds on the social networking sites! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-46020172012544202472014-02-17T17:50:08.268+00:002014-02-17T17:50:08.268+00:00Maria, I so get how you feel about your scarf! I g...Maria, I so get how you feel about your scarf! I guess I didn't realise just how slowly everything grows when knitting. Maybe it's not so bad when you a fast knitter and don't need so much concentration, but it's hard for a slow knitter who has to absolutely keep her eye on the ball and count rather loudly with each row! Keep going with the scarf....i'm sure your boyfriend will really appreciate it when it's done! It looks ace! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-46561839193910374532014-02-17T17:46:35.593+00:002014-02-17T17:46:35.593+00:00Thank you so much for commenting Elena xThank you so much for commenting Elena xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-70538368191267480692014-02-17T17:37:32.512+00:002014-02-17T17:37:32.512+00:00Ah thanks Kate for the Floradix advice. Will get s...Ah thanks Kate for the Floradix advice. Will get some. Yes, knitting grows terribly slowly! I have now finished the piece and it fits what it is supposed to okay. No major tragedies, except that I lost concentration on the last 7 stitches at the end! Typical! ha ha! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-77735413505039952312014-02-17T17:35:41.057+00:002014-02-17T17:35:41.057+00:00Great advice! I'm using a pattern from a start...Great advice! I'm using a pattern from a starter knitters book. It doesn't have a tension swatch. However, I have now finished it and sewn it up and it fits ok. I guess I just need to get used to it all. Crochet seems far simpler! xCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-8650191489072023762014-02-17T17:31:40.507+00:002014-02-17T17:31:40.507+00:00Thanks beautiful xxxThanks beautiful xxxCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-66730292283959612432014-02-16T14:20:59.889+00:002014-02-16T14:20:59.889+00:00PS I love the water colour style of your banner -...PS I love the water colour style of your banner - is that done with waterlogue? I haven't tried it yet, but it looks fun!Sandra (Cherry Heart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05632044137338148569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-69020455808134073642014-02-16T14:20:07.779+00:002014-02-16T14:20:07.779+00:00Your blog has always been a lovely coy place to be...Your blog has always been a lovely coy place to be. I can completely understand the need to tinker and change - I have the same need myself and I agree that it is nice to have a space that is uncluttered. It's just finding a balance between uncluttered and keeping the lovely feel and personality of your blog alive. Have fun with your re-jig, I'm sure you'll find the sweet spot!<br /><br />S xSandra (Cherry Heart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05632044137338148569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-62291403914672028142014-02-14T15:57:24.607+00:002014-02-14T15:57:24.607+00:00Hello gorgeous. Well I think your knitting looks ...Hello gorgeous. Well I think your knitting looks super; so beautifully neat.<br /><br />Poo to low iron levels - I'm taking Feroglobin B12 for the same reason.<br /><br />Whatever you do with your blog, it will look gorgeous I'm sure.<br /><br />Enjoy your busy weekend, my love, but *assumes motherly tone* don't overdo it! ;-)<br /><br />xxxPink Milkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05664644078460614884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-3706290516279445272014-02-14T15:21:40.636+00:002014-02-14T15:21:40.636+00:00You are so right blogging is a very personal thing...You are so right blogging is a very personal thing.<br />I recently discovered that although I thought the colours on my blog were attractive, when viewed on other monitors they were awful!<br />What to do? I decided to keep it very simple, as best i could.....its hard to keep it simple sometimes.<br />Your blog is unique and very pretty a reflection of you i am sure.<br />best wishes Ldj xAshley cramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685052671389691119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-29642151749159152472014-02-14T14:38:46.896+00:002014-02-14T14:38:46.896+00:00Ooo I love that yarn color! Debbie Bliss has the B...Ooo I love that yarn color! Debbie Bliss has the BEST colors. :) Michelle {Miss Strawberry Shortgirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01513836550696454322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-34819966407769665092014-02-14T01:17:34.512+00:002014-02-14T01:17:34.512+00:00Your knitting is beautiful and I am totally with y...Your knitting is beautiful and I am totally with you in your love of moss stitch - it is my favourite. The yarn is so gorgeous - I feel like swimming in it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05266836504224595583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-68038408282446717482014-02-13T23:21:36.397+00:002014-02-13T23:21:36.397+00:00I'm heading towards my one-year blogiversary, ...I'm heading towards my one-year blogiversary, and I was contemplating some updates, too - but like you, I want a cozy place people want to visit, I know what you mean about comforting, inviting pastels! Tweaks are good, but oh your space is so welcoming as it is! Your knitting is beautiful, the yarn is scrumptious...my goal this year is to re-learn how to knit, but it seems a bit daunting when a crochet hook is so easy! Chrissie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148016735714521048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-4026194002792999302014-02-13T21:16:24.600+00:002014-02-13T21:16:24.600+00:00Your blog is quite unique, and I do love reading y...Your blog is quite unique, and I do love reading your posts. Well done on the knitting, it's beautifully done, and such a lovely texture. I hope you manage to take it easy a bit tomorrow before your big weekend.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-74126851666096906362014-02-13T20:24:37.380+00:002014-02-13T20:24:37.380+00:00I know what you mean about the knitting - I'm ...I know what you mean about the knitting - I'm working on something for my boyfriend, and it is so DULL! You can see it here (not that I've touched it for a while - bad girlfriend): http://dinkidots.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/weekend-bits.html As you can see, the crochet I was working on was much more fun! But count yourself lucky that at least your knitting is in a beautiful colour - as you can see, the colour I'm using is not exactly inspiring! Looking forward to seeing your finished item.<br />Maria xxMaria - A Playful Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811550069936710912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-38281643748658878352014-02-13T19:11:16.200+00:002014-02-13T19:11:16.200+00:00Hi Vanessa, I've never left a comment on your ...Hi Vanessa, I've never left a comment on your blog but have followed it for a few years now. I didn't get a chance to comment on yesterdays post and really wanted to say that I find your blog really inspiring and can totally relate to how you feel in many of your posts. I often think of starting my own blog but feel that blogs like yours and a few others i follow are just SO brilliant, mine would end up being like the blogs I don't want to visit! I know what it means to have a hectic family life and can totally relate to you wanting peace, simplicity and rest and I really get that after a visit to your blog. Change is always great in our lives because we are constantly growing but I really believe that however much you change this blog it will always reflect who you are. Thank you for sharing this part of your world with us Elena xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214941197027661615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-26487323504074115912014-02-13T18:22:05.681+00:002014-02-13T18:22:05.681+00:00Hi Vanessa, your knitting looks lovely, love the c...Hi Vanessa, your knitting looks lovely, love the colour, but I'm the same - I prefer crochet as it seems to grow much quicker. Get those iron levels up and take care.<br />Jane xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929252398048579419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-18398964674566698642014-02-13T18:19:33.520+00:002014-02-13T18:19:33.520+00:00Love this colour and I also love moss stitch but i...Love this colour and I also love moss stitch but it it so laborious I'm a crocheter now as I love the quick results I get. Your blog is full of colour and inspiration. Many thanks RhianRhianPennanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923077600972347948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-86344901424046543132014-02-13T17:20:52.227+00:002014-02-13T17:20:52.227+00:00Simple is very hard in a hectic world!
Your knitti...Simple is very hard in a hectic world!<br />Your knitting looks just beautiful to me :)))<br />It is much slower work than crochet, even for those who are actually fast knitters. So don't despair. It's really all about the relaxation anyway.<br />I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your blog as is!<br />I am always wondering how I could change mine to make it more appealing too, but end up not having a clue so it stays the same.<br />{I hope mine is not one of those too busy and distracting ones.....}<br />Have a lovely Valentine's Day!<br />XoXo,<br />DanetteDanette Bartelmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610193916999812047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-2051344403993874662014-02-13T16:44:01.694+00:002014-02-13T16:44:01.694+00:00I love coming to visit your beautiful blog, the co...I love coming to visit your beautiful blog, the colours make me happy and warm! I love the knitting you're doing and love the moss stitch.You've done a great job! I must say though, that I've been knitting for many years and I find moss stitch very tedious. I made a cowl necked scarf using this stitch and I love the result so it's really worth the hassle isn't it? (I'm on Ravelry as Jessielilac if you'd like to see.) <br />The Debbie Bliss wool you're using looks wonderful.<br />Jess xxJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-78874963444628580122014-02-13T16:06:28.936+00:002014-02-13T16:06:28.936+00:00I like the way your blog looks but I understand wa...I like the way your blog looks but I understand wanting a change too. I make small changes from time to time on my blog and it helps me feel more motivated. Sometimes the blogging habit can feel like a chore, so my blog has to be welcoming to ME, I guess. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-48379597016579210842014-02-13T16:04:14.371+00:002014-02-13T16:04:14.371+00:00So glad you heard all of us! I so enjoy your site-...So glad you heard all of us! I so enjoy your site-eye candy! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071489588482458765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-43205062910170829542014-02-13T16:01:51.835+00:002014-02-13T16:01:51.835+00:00Such beautiful pictures, love your work, it's ...Such beautiful pictures, love your work, it's always so inspiring!!! And love your pretty tea cup too!! Happy sweet day!! xo Holly ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17205000086775791274noreply@blogger.com